Overview

In this Art major at Xavier University , you’ll learn to think creatively and visually, have access to studio and gallery spaces and explore contemporary issues through art.

You’ll also be close to multiple museums, exhibition spaces and other cultural arts centers within the Cincinnati region. Cincinnati Art Museum, the Taft Museum of Art and the Contemporary Arts Center provide internship opportunities to students majoring in art.

The Bachelor of Arts degree (52 credit hoursâ€‹) is ideal for students who desire to study other liberal arts disciplines and/or licensure for teaching art at the pre-K through high school levels.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (73 credit hours) differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree by its intensity, structure and required number of studio hours in art.

Concentrations

Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Pre-Art Therapy, Printmaking and Sculpture

Career

Creative roles:

Fine Artist: This includes painters, sculptors, photographers, and more

Graphic Designer: Designing logos, websites, and print materials

Illustrator: Creating visual content for books, magazines, and advertising

Animator: Bringing characters and stories to life through animation

Art Director: Overseeing the visual aspects of projects, such as advertising campaigns or movies

Education and related fields:

Art Teacher: Educating students in various art disciplines

Museum Curator: Managing and interpreting art collections

Art Therapist: Using art as a therapeutic tool

Art Historian: Studying the history and development of art

Other creative industries:

Interior Designer: Creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces

Fashion Designer: Designing clothing and accessories

Set Designer: Creating the visual world for theater productions, films, and television shows

Game Designer: Designing the visual elements and gameplay of video games

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Dimensional Design

2D Design

3D Design

Art Studio

Historical Perspective

History of Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after the application opens.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Xavier University using either the Xavier application or the Common Application.

Test Scores – Decide if you will be submitting ACT/SAT scores or applying test-optional.

Submit official high school transcripts.

Request that your high school submit the Common Application School Report, along with a recommendation.

If you have earned college credit while in high school,

Submit applications for Honors Programmes and Competitive Scholarships by December 1 deadline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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Funding

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